Ch 2 Test-Ancient Egypt

Egyptian writing that used pictures for words.

An area of Lower Egypt where the Nile River meets the Mediterranean Sea and has fertile soil.

What was desired by Egyptians when trading with outside groups?

A body wrapped in long strips of cloth for burial.

Who was Tutankhamen?

What was the capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom?

This was built as a tomb for the pharaoh after their death.

What is the world's largest desert?

Who united Lower and Upper Egypt together?

A line of rulers from a single family.

How did Egypt become known as a medical civilization?

The process of preserving the body for burial.

What landforms protected Egypt from outside invaders?

What did the Egyptians use ramps, water, and mud for?

Money paid by force to a pharaoh by conquered people from war.

How did the Egyptians rebuild after the flood season?

Asian warriors who attacked and ruled Egypt for 150 years.

What was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom?

Rapids formed by boulders and narrow cliffs in the Nile River.

Why did Egypt lose power and land, which led to the fall of their empire?

Another name for a god or goddess.

Which pharaoh changed the official religion of Egypt to have only one god?

Who was Re?

What did the Egyptians believe about their pharaohs during the Old Kingdom?

A type of plant used to make sandals, baskets, and paper.

How long is the Nile River?

What period of Egyptian history started with the reign of Ahmose?

Which kingdom of Egypt was marked by the golden age of prosperity, achievement, and stability?

Where was the Great Pyramid located?

Material burned for a good smell.

This pharaoh hated war and wanted to trade to build up the economy.

Which social group included traders, merchants, and farmers?

King of Egypt